WJC: 2010 WJC Captains?
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BobbyRyan9
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While very talented, I think there are others more deserving on wearing the 'C' for Team Canada. He did gain experience from playing in the tournament last year, but so did a few other players. If I had to choose a player right now, I would go with Jordan Eberle. You can count on him being on the ice for all the important players and will be a huge impact player for the team. Another mentionable canidate would be Ryan Ellis on the blueline, who is returning for his second stint in the tournament.
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I heard Danny Kristo was being considered for the Americans. As for Canada I'd give the nod to Cormier
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cormier for canada for sure. I might just be saying that cause ive played hockey against him all the way up until junior A but hes always been a great leader
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For the US I think the guys that get the letters are Jordan Schroeder, Danny Kristo and John Carlson. I'm not sure who takes the captaincy though.
didnt have a real good tournament last year. there are better options. eberle or cormier.
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Since Teubert was the only returnee to play in the last exhibition game, I'm guessing he's the captain. Eberle and Cormier should get the two A's.
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In Canada's official picture, the four players in the front row were (L to R) Eberle, Cormier, Pietrangelo and Tuebert. I think that means Cormier or Pietrangelo will be captain and the other three will wear A's. My bet is on Pietrangelo for the C.
Eberle didn't wear the C in his Subway Series game. Tuebert did in his.
I am intrigued that Kruger is wearing an "A" for Sweden. I understand he is having a great offensive season, but I had no idea about his leadership qualities. He was chosen over returnees such as MPS, Tedenby, Erixon, Rundblad, etc. His legend keeps growing.
Eberle didn't wear the C in his Subway Series game. Tuebert did in his.
I am intrigued that Kruger is wearing an "A" for Sweden. I understand he is having a great offensive season, but I had no idea about his leadership qualities. He was chosen over returnees such as MPS, Tedenby, Erixon, Rundblad, etc. His legend keeps growing.
tough to call really. Teubert, Eberle, Ellis or Cormier would all be fine choices. I'm actually leaning towards Cormier as he seems to be the most vocal and big, strong defensive centers are always good captains.
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Looking at the careers in the NHL most WJC captains have had, I'm not so sure it's an honor to be named Captain.
1995 Todd Harvey
1996 Nolan Baumgartner
1997 Brad Larsen
1998 Cory Sarich
1999 Mike Van Ryn
2000 Manny Malhotra
2001 Steve McCarthy
2002 Jarret Stoll
2003 Scottie Upshall
2004 Dan Paille
2005 Mike Richards
2006 Kyle Chipchura
2007 Kristopher Letang
Many have had excellent NHL careers, but in most of these cases, other players on the team have had better NHL careers.
Doesn't mean much, but I guess just food for thought.
1995 Todd Harvey
1996 Nolan Baumgartner
1997 Brad Larsen
1998 Cory Sarich
1999 Mike Van Ryn
2000 Manny Malhotra
2001 Steve McCarthy
2002 Jarret Stoll
2003 Scottie Upshall
2004 Dan Paille
2005 Mike Richards
2006 Kyle Chipchura
2007 Kristopher Letang
Many have had excellent NHL careers, but in most of these cases, other players on the team have had better NHL careers.
Doesn't mean much, but I guess just food for thought.
lol When I saw Chipchura fighting Shane O'Brien the other night that is what I immediately thought of and I felt bad for him. One night your a captain hero of the gold medal winning Canadian junior team, the next night you're in a meaningless fight against Shane O'Brien...poor guy.
The fact of the matter is, 19 year olds are always named Captain of this team. If your still in this tournament at the age of 19 as opposed to 16,17,18 its much less likely your going to be an NHL star. Perhaps the most successful player above is Mike Richards but he would have been in the NHL along with 8-9 other players on that team had it not been for the lockout.
Its still an honour...
